§ Mr. Milneasked the President of the Board of Trade what information he has on the relative merits of the full price and reduced price washing powders made by the two principal manufacturers as recommended in the Monopolies Commission's Report on detergents; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CroslandA report by the Consumer Association published on 13th June found no difference between the full-price and reduced-price brands in tests for the removal of dirt and stains. They recommended as the "Best Buys" two reduced-price brands, Surf and Tide; these are made available by the manufacturers at about 20 per cent. less than the normal price of the dearer brands, under arrangements agreed with the Board of Trade.